Let’s break down the costs and help you understand what to expect when opting for Invisalign. Southgate Dental Centre offers Invisalign for $6250, but you can have $500 deducted if you pay the full amount of treatment in advance. […]
If you deal with tooth pain when you eat sugar, it’s likely due to:
Cavities
Receding gums
Tooth grinding
Recent dental work […]
The Canadian Dental Care Plan is a public plan created for Canadian residents who don’t have access to dental insurance and have a family net income of less than $90,000. […]
How long it may take to fill a cavity can depend on various factors such as size, depth, location, type of filling, and your dentist’s protocol. It can take approximately 20 minutes—1 hour to fill a cavity. […]
Causes of tooth sensitivity to cold can include:
Enamel and/or dentin erosion
Gum recession
Cavities
Leaking or lost filling
Your dentist can conduct a dental exam to determine the cause of tooth sensitivity, address the underlying reason, and recommend treatment options, such as different toothpaste, fluoride treatment, dietary changes, or further dental work if required. […]
10 reasons why you might be experiencing unexpected tooth pain include:
Tooth sensitivity
Cavities
Sinus infections
A damaged tooth
Gum disease
An impacted tooth
Teeth grinding (bruxism)
TMJ
Tooth infection
Cracked tooth […]
Usually, you can expect the sensation to fade within a few hours. But sometimes, it may take until the next morning for your mouth to feel completely normal again. Shorting-acting local anesthetic can last 1–3 hours, long-lasting local anesthetic can last 2–5 hours, and extra long-lasting local anesthetic can last up to 8 hours. […]
Teeth whitening is popular nowadays, and it’s easy to see why. It uses gentle chemicals to lighten your teeth and give you a brighter smile. Take-home whitening kits from your dentist offer an easy and convenient alternative to in-office whitening. These kits come with easy-to-follow instructions to whiten teeth from the comfort of your home. […]
It’s better to brush your teeth before you sit down for breakfast. The protective fluoride from your toothpaste and brushing increases saliva production, which can help protect your teeth against bacteria and acids common in breakfast foods and drinks, like orange juice. […]
Expect a change in your eating habits when recovering from wisdom teeth surgery. Scrambled eggs, broth, smoothies, and other soft foods should make up your diet as you recover from surgery […]
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